Wayne Sawchuk and the Muskwa-Kechika: Artist Camp

ARTIST CAMP
NOTE: This camp is not offered in 2010. Artists who enjoy a week of inspiration at the Mayfield Lake Base Camp will contribute to a body of work that will showcase the Muskwa-Kechika. For more information, participant biographies, and costs, see Art Camp Information. Muskwa-Kechika Expeditions are hosted by Wayne Sawchuk, a photographer and conservationist who has been guiding horseback expeditions into the Muskwa-Kechika since 1985. Through his work with industry, wilderness organizations, and public planning processes, Wayne has been instrumental in creating a wilderness management area that serves as a model for protecting wild places worldwide.
2009 Dates
Artist Camp: Aug 1-Aug 8 By application
Flights
Mayfield Lake Floatplane: Flights depart/return from Liard Air, Muncho Lake (245km west of Fort Nelson, BC) and take participants to Mayfield Lake, located on the Gataga River in the Dune Za Keyih Provincial Park, Muskwa-Kechika Management Area, 100kms south of Muncho Lake Floatplane service out of the M-K can also be made available, dependent on conditions, to those who are unable to stay for the full duration of an expedition or camps (an extra charge will apply for this service).
What to Bring
First rule: be light. Participants are limited to 70 pounds of gear and food. Artist Camp participants will need: - tent - sleeping bag - foamy - food - hiking boots - rubber boots - camp shoes - warm clothes - rain gear and rain hat - warm coat and underwear - waterproof gloves or mitts The project will supply all cooking equipment, dishes, camp shelter, horses and horse gear. A note about weather: it can do anything in the Northern Rockies! Come prepared for hot or cold weather. Be sure to bring binoculars and camera if you have them, and light fishing gear if you want to fish. Bugs aren't usually too bad in the Northern Rockies, but do bring some bug dope if you normally use it.
Communication
Muskwa-Kechika Adventures has a satellite phone which can be used in emergencies.
Liability Insurance
Muskwa-Kechika Adventures carries liability insurance for the expedition and camp, as required by the conditions of the Park Use Permit. Contact Wayne Sawchuk if you would like further details on this.
Travel Costs to Muncho Lake
Travel costs to reach Muncho Lake are the responsibility of the participant. Air service to Fort Nelson is provided by Air Canada and Peace Air. Greyhound Bus service is available to Fort Nelson. Bus service is available during the summer between Fort Nelson and Muncho Lake (phone (250) 774-6322 for times). You can also travel by personal vehicle.
Accommodation at Muncho Lake
The night before the floatplane departures, participants can stay at Muncho either in Northern Rockies Lodge or in a tent in the provincial campsite. Hosts at Northern Rockies Lodge, where the floatplanes will depart, are Urs and Marianne Schildknecht, who also operate Liard Air service. For rates and booking at Northern Rockies Lodge, phone 1-800-663-5269.
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